Southwestern University was established in 1840 and  is the oldest university in Texas. The liberal arts school hosts about 1,300 undergrads and is the home to many time-honored traditions. Haileygrace Overfelt, a 2019 alumna of the university, said the school’s traditions are what build bonds between students and keep alumni coming back. “Traditions are important because they help build who we are,” Overfelt said. “These traditions are why people love Southwestern so much because we are a community. The people that you meet here aren’t people that you are going to forget.” Here is a list of a few of Southwestern University’s traditions.